Girl name
Nila name meaning
“deep purplish blue”
Nila is a feminine name meaning deep purplish blue, rooted in the Sanskrit word nīla, meaning dark blue. The word entered Malay and Indonesian through Indian linguistic traditions and also denotes the plant used to produce indigo dye, giving the name a connection with both color and plants.
What does Nila mean?
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Nila
Nila is rooted in Sanskrit nīla, meaning dark blue, and entered Malay and Indonesian through Indian linguistic traditions. The word also names the plant used to produce indigo dye.
Name combinations with Nila
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Nila: deep purplish blue
- Dwiyani: second
- Ariani: noble, honorable
-
Nila Titisari Yulianingsih
Meaning of each word
- Nila: deep purplish blue
- Titisari: the essence of care or precision
- Yulianingsih: Yulia and affection
-
Nila Febriyanti
Meaning of each word
- Nila: deep purplish blue
- Febriyanti: associated with February
-
Meaning of each word
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
- Nila: deep purplish blue
- Shinta: a ploughed furrow
-
Nila Hati
Meaning of each word
- Nila: deep purplish blue
- Hati: seat of feelings and inner life
-
Meaning of each word
- Nila: deep purplish blue
- Meilina: the month of May; beautiful
- Pipit: small seed-eating bird
Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →
How to pronounce Nila
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nila/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮤᮜ |
Is Nila a girl’s name?
Yes, Nila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nila ranks #343 among girl names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nila
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nila
- Nila Moeloek · b. 1949
- Nila Tanzil · b. 1976
- Nila Yani Hardiyanti
- Nila Sari · b. 1950
- Nila Armelia Windasari
- Nila Damayanti · b. 1982
- Nila Dewanti Putri · b. 2000
- Nila Febri Anty Lubis · b. 1992
- Nila Handayani · b. 1957
- Nila Handayani · b. 1982
- Nila Hikmalia · b. 1965
- Nila Kesumawati Hrp. · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Nila
What is the meaning of Nila?
Nila means deep purplish blue. Nila is rooted in Sanskrit nīla, meaning dark blue, and entered Malay and Indonesian through Indian linguistic traditions. The word also names the plant used to produce indigo dye.
Is Nila a girl’s name?
Yes, Nila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nila?
Nila is of Sanskrit and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Nila have?
Nila has 2 syllables (Ni-la) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nila?
Nila ranks #343 among girl names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nila?
Some ideas: Nila Dwiyani Ariani; Nila Titisari Yulianingsih; Nila Febriyanti.
Famous people named Nila?
Notable people named Nila include Nila Moeloek, Nila Tanzil, Nila Yani Hardiyanti.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm01161 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake